[LAU] Preamp for mic/ guitar (was: hardware: recording voice and acc. guitar)

[Paul Coccoli]

On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 7:59 AM, Dave Phillips <dlphillips at woh.rr.com> wrote:
> schoappied wrote:
>> My budget is around 100 euro, but don't be to strict on that, maybe I'll
>> can get some things second hand...
>> ...
>>
>> What about the alternative in this area?
>>
>> - audio buddy: http://www.thomann.de/nl/m-audio_audio_buddy.htm
>>
> I own one of these. I bought it on recommendation from this list, and
> I'm very happy with it. I use it for vocals (SM58 mic), electric guitar,
> electric bass, and electroacoustic guitar. It's inexpensive and works
> perfectly.
>
> I also have an Omni breakout box (with built-in preamps) for my other
> Delta 66, but I haven't used it for any serious recording yet, so I
> can't comment on its sound. Nice useful box though. :)
>
> Best,
>
> dp
>
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Seconded.

Judge for yourself: http://www.thelisteningsessions.com/session3.htm

Track 20 uses the DI input with a bass.  You can compare it against
much more expensive DI options.  Unfortunately, there are no examples
of the Audio Buddy with a mic on that site.